The prostate gland is very important for the human body, because it synthesizes the substance that is part of the sperm. Inflammatory processes in the prostate gland are called prostatitis. This disease affects the erection, as well as the process of urination, which in turn affects the emotional state of a person. In advanced cases, prostatitis turns into prostate adenoma, often the disease is accompanied by vasculitis or urethritis.
The occurrence of acute or chronic prostatitis affects the entire body of a man, and first of all, the organs of the genitourinary system. At the same time, sexual life also suffers, since against the background of the inflammatory process in the prostate gland, erectile dysfunction and problems with potency can be observed.
This condition significantly reduces the quality of life of a man and requires the appointment of therapy. At the same time, many patients are wondering whether it is possible to have sex in the treatment of prostatitis and whether this will lead to the progression of the disease?
Is it possible to have sex with prostatitis
Since young people can also get sick with prostatitis, and not just pensioners, and they are full of strength and energy, then of course they are interested in whether it is possible to have sex with prostatitis. The opinion of experts on this issue can be divided into two categories: some support the idea of prolonged sexual abstinence, while others support the idea that one should not stop having an active sex life. In fact, prostatitis is not the cause of impotence, but the pain after orgasm forces men to give up carnal pleasures.
Of course, with an advanced form of the disease, an attempt to make love is unlikely to benefit, but with inflammation, the prostate gland must be massaged. The best massaging is carried out precisely from the inside, during the act of ejaculation, since the muscles contract, which ensures the movement of spermatozoa. The act of ejaculation will be an excellent addition to prostate massage or even its substitute, if for some reason it is impossible to massage. Also, with complete sexual abstinence, there are such negative consequences as stagnation of blood in the genitals, testosterone levels decrease, the need for prostate activity decreases, so its function fades. These consequences further aggravate the situation and can lead to an exacerbation of the disease.
But on the other hand, too frequent ejaculation can do harm. Some men, having learned that having sex has a positive effect on an inflamed prostate, can start an active sex life without watching their partners too much, which will negatively affect the situation. Each female body has a special microflora, which may not be compatible with the male microflora. In addition, she may be a carrier of an infectious or fungal disease, so unprotected sex can only lead to an inflammatory process. Therefore, it is advisable to make love with your regular partner in order to reduce the risk of any complications.
In the absence of a permanent partner, it is necessary to clean the seminal ducts with the help of masturbation. Since ejaculation often occurs prematurely with prostatitis, you can start postponing the moment of orgasm, temporarily stopping frictions, and then resuming them again. But you should remember about precautions and not overload an already weakened body. You can not achieve more than one ejaculation per day, but not less than one ejaculation per week.
Causes of prostatitis
There are several common forms of this disease:
- Acute prostatitis has symptoms characteristic of all inflammatory processes: chills, pain in the affected area, fever. Sometimes during urination, whitish or colorless purulent formations come out of the canal. In some cases, acute prostatitis leads to sepsis and requires hospitalization. The cause of the disease is an infection that affects the prostate. Additional factors that affect the development of the disease:
- hypothermia;
- Irregular sexual life, prolonged abstinence;
- delayed urination;
- Not an active way of life;
- Diseases of the genitourinary system;
- Having bad habits.
- In addition, chronic prostatitis is common. The disease can occur without symptoms or without exacerbation (there are mild problems with urination and during sex). In case of exacerbation, pain appears. Also, chronic prostatitis can lead to inflammation of the bladder, since the prostate area is the focus of infection of the entire genitourinary tract. In order to diagnose the disease, a sample of microorganisms is sown in a nutrient medium, and microscopy of the secret from the prostate is also used. The cause of this disease is bacterial lesions of the prostate gland. There are various theories that explain the occurrence of chronic prostatitis:
- The theory of chemical inflammation, according to which inflammation occurs as a result of the penetration of urine into the tissues of the prostate gland. This requires increased urine pressure, which can be caused by obstructions in the urinary canal (for example, semen residues).
- The immune theory suggests that prostatitis manifests itself in response to various antigens that have been deposited in the tissues of the prostate.
- The neurogenic theory states that neurogenic inflammation occurs under the influence of biologically active substances that are released at the nerve endings.
Treatment of prostatitis
The sooner treatment of prostatitis begins, the better, so early detection of the disease is one of the key factors. In case of suspicion, it is necessary to contact a urologist, who will take samples and analyzes of urine and blood, as well as prescribe the appropriate treatment.
In order to treat prostatitis, medical methods are used, the course of treatment of which can last up to 4 weeks:
- Use of antibiotics to suppress infection or bacterial activity.
- The use of alpha-blockers, which facilitate the course of the disease by acting on adregenetic receptors.
- The use of anti-inflammatory drugs that act on the inflamed gland.
- The use of herbal remedies that relieve symptoms.
- hormone therapy.
In addition to medical treatment, the following methods are used:
- prostate massage;
- LOD therapy;
- Relaxing exercises;
- Physical therapy;
- Acupuncture;
- In case of exacerbation, surgical intervention is used.